Patient's question:
My child is currently 11 years and 11 months old, with a height of 134 cm. My height is 168 cm, and his mother's height is 147 cm. After a hospital examination, the bone age is equivalent to the level of 10 years old. FT3: 6.85 pmol/L, FT4: 17.8 pmol/L, TSH: 3.02 uIU/mL, E2:Doctor's answer:
Hello: There is no need to further examine your condition.The long bones of children and adolescents are only relatively hard in the diaphysis ( part), while the ends are composed of cartilage. During growth and development, these cartilages develop a center of ossification, gradually hardening, expanding, and contributing to the increase in height. Therefore, a person's height is closely related to the development of their bones. Regular physical exercise improves blood circulation, enhances the body's ability to absorb nutrients, and boosts the growth capacity of bone cells. As a result, it promotes more vigorous bone growth, making the bones stronger and thicker. This naturally leads to an increase in a child's height. According to medical research, among children and adolescents of the same age and gender, those who regularly exercise are, on average, 4–8 cm taller than those who do not. Some differences may even be greater.
The most effective exercises include the parallel bars, jumping, swimming, rings, gymnastics, basketball, and pull-ups. Jumping stretches muscles and ligaments, stimulating bone and cartilage growth. Swimming provides full-body stretching and exercise. Pull-ups stretch the spine, promote the growth of vertebrae, and thus help children and adolescents grow taller continuously.